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1. I am currently reading a book on Islam by an Eastern Orthodox scholar Dr Serge Trifkovic entitled The Sword and the Prophet. It discusses the real Mohammad, the real Islam and its real history, free from the shackles and muffles of political correctness.
   I can only lament and feel great sadness when reading about any Christian's 'conversion' to Islam, let alone a former Catholic priest's decision to renounce Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God who was crucified and rose again.

   Posted By: Robert Haddad Bankstown

2. I wonder if ex-Fr Idris Tawfig will fell the same way on his deathbed.
   Only God will know and maybe his confessor if he secretly asks for one.
   

   Posted By: L Newington Bendigo Victoria

3. Very surprised about this - one would have to know more to express an opinion. However, the key phrase is 'feeling lonely'.
   This says much for our responsibility as a Christian Community. Perhaps Priests should be made more welcome as Brothers in Christ rather than something sacred out of this World!

   Posted By: Peter M Budgewoi NSW

4. Feel sad over the news. What made him so lonely in the Catholic Church? Does he mean he needed more support?

   Posted By: George, India

5. The book 'The Sword and the Prophet' is an excellent book and is a must read.
   I note that Mr. Tawfit uses the term 'by God's grace' in the full story.
   As a muslim should he not use the word Allah rather than God!
   Mr Tawfit needs out prayers.

   Posted By: Madge Fahy, Ashwood, Victoria

6. One would hope the former priest doesn't believe in sharia law and the beheading of Jews and infidels.

   Posted By: deric davidson bunbury

7. I remember a priest friend telling me how impressed he was with an Catholic 'Anglo' girl who had 'reverted' to Islam because she liked the praying 5 times a day and dressing in her 'habit' etc.
   Rather than pointing out (in charity) the errors of her way, and now this, one wonders about the formation of our laity and clergy.
   Today's Gospel verse: Peter answered him, 'You are the Christ.' [Mark 8:29]
   Too sad for further comment other than we are effectively doing this at a cultural and national level - especially the UK and EU.
   Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
   
   

   Posted By: Greg Briscoe-Hough Mortdale

8. I'm sure there's a lot more to this story than appears in the article.

   Posted By: Lance Eccles, Goulburn NSW

9. In answer to one writer's comment about Mr Tawfiq's use of the word God, as opposed to Allah, is correct.
   He was speaking English.
   Allah is Arabic for 'the God' as is Dios in Spanish, Gott in German, Theos in Greek.
   All refer to the God of Abraham, Isaac, Moses, Jesus and Mohamed (peace be upon them.)
   

   Posted By: Nikki Mohamed

10. On the subject of understanding Islam, may I be bold enough to suggest the following works of scholarship?
    1) In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad by Tariq Ramadan
    2) The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life by Ingrid Mattson
    3) The Road to Mecca by Muhammad Asad (formerly Leopold Weiss)
    4) Even Angels Ask: A Journey to Islam in America by Jeffrey Lang
    5) The First and Final Commandment, 2nd Edition by Laurence B. Brown

    Posted By: Surya Prakash

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